Psychological Interventions and Autism

Psychological interventions include a wide range of interventions based on psychology, which is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour: how we think, feel, act and interact, individually and in groups.

Cognitive and behavioural therapies: Interventions based on the idea that how we think, how we feel, and how we act, affect each other. Includes: cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness training.

Humanistic therapies: based on an 'holistic' approach that encourages the client to think about their feelings, and take responsibility for their thoughts and actions.